As you all know, every Saturday, I try to cook something new. Last Saturday, the hubby, Ryan and I decided to try the Cajun shrimp boil like in the restaurants in Texas and Los Angeles Boiling Crab/ Boiling Shrimp/ Boiling Pot. 😊

There are a lot of recipes out there and I’ve tried all three restos above. I wanted to make my own Cajun shrimp boil recipe so here goes:

Ingredients:

1 Kilo Shrimp

2 tablespoon Cajun Marinade (McCormick has this).

1 teaspoon Oregano

1 teaspoon Thyme

1 tablespoon Rosemary

3 tablespoon Chili Powder

3 tablespoon Paprika

3 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper

1/2 cup Garlic Powder

1 whole garlic or more (chopped)

1 1/2 cups butter or margarine (you can add more butter or margarine if you like)

1 cup lemon or calamansi juice

1 cup Worcestershire sauce

5 tablespoons Brown Sugar

1 cup water

3 big corn on a cob (cut into 4 pcs each)

3 pcs big sausages (cut into 1 inch size)

1/2 kilo squid (optional,sliced into rings)

1/4 kilo baby potatoes (optional)

*You can also use Crab and/or combine with shrimp for this recipe👍

Procedure:

Add everything except for the shrimp, squid, sausage, chopped garlic, potatoes and corn. Let it simmer for about 3 -5 minutes. Taste it to see if you would like to add something like more spices, butter, sugar, etc.

Add the shrimp and squid.

Do not overcook the shrimp. When it is almost pinkish, lower the fire, add potatoes, corn, sausage and garlic. Cover for 5-7 minutes (on low heat).

The picture looks really bright because my stove has this weird and over powering white LED light fixture.

Serve with rice and your own sauce. My choice of sauce is vinegar with garlic, sugar and salt). 👍
It is better to eat this with your hands. Do not use utensils for more fun haha!😊👍👍👍